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Revelations
The fortnightly newsletter for preK to Year 12 families of St Paul’s
Issue No. 34 8 February, 2019
From the Principal
The year has started back with the usual frenzy the huge variety and diversity of courses and universities to
of activity. I would particularly like to welcome all which our students have gained admission. Our thoughts and
prayers are with each of our graduates as they commence this
of the new families to St Paul’s who just commenced
exciting and rewarding new phase of life.
their journey with us – I do hope you are able to
settle in quickly and build good connections into As 2019 commences please encourage your children to
the community. get involved in the full life of the school. One of the great
strengths of St Paul’s is the large range and scope of
A great way to do this is to come along to our parent support co-curricular activities that are available. It is so important
group called Friends of St Paul’s. This group meets once a for our students to engage whole-heartedly with our holistic
month on a Tuesday evening. The first meeting, which is also education program, continuing to develop their physical,
the AGM, is coming up on Tuesday, 26th February at 7:30pm in emotional, spiritual and intellectual abilities.
the main administration building. Friends of St Paul’s organises
various activities throughout the year, which aims to build Looking forward to meeting with you at one of our upcoming
community and raises funds for the school. activities. I pray that you and your family have a blessed year
at St Paul’s. Thank you for your ongoing support of this vibrant
It was wonderful to meet so many families at the Sunset Social. and dynamic learning community.
It is always a great evening which provides a relaxed and
informal opportunity for parents and staff to connect. I am
grateful to our committed staff who give their time and efforts
to make sure these events are a great success. The strength of Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him,
our community is such an important characteristic of our school all you peoples. For great is his love toward us,
and I believe is one of the key elements that contributes to the
success of the school. and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord.
Another significant community event that is coming up is our
annual Grandparents Day on Friday, 5th April. This is always Psalm 117
a highlight of the school year, which acknowledges and
celebrates our very special grandparents. The day involves Ian Wake
a welcome assembly, a beautiful morning tea, attending Principal
classes from all year groups and enjoying lunch together.
This is a free event but booking is essential
https://www.trybooking.com/BAOAS
We are of course very proud of our outgoing Year 12.
Their achievements have been outstanding. Our first Principal’s
Assembly of the year will acknowledged our Year 12 high
achievers. One of the fascinating aspects of this time is hearing
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From the Head
of Junior School
A Strong Start Co- Curricular Programme
I would like to welcome you all back to a new school year Mrs Newton and Mrs Mansley announced our cocurricular
and hope you had a relaxing time over the break. A special programme this week. I am amazed at the variety of activities
welcome to all our new families and students in the Junior on offer including cartooning, gardening and Lego. Thursdays
School. I pray you will settle in quickly to the St Paul’s are set aside for our Christian groups; Praise Kids (K-2) and Cru
Community. Group (3-6). I would encourage all students to consider the
activities they might like to get involved with.
At Monday morning's Junior School Assembly, I commented
to the students how well they had started the year. Despite the
hot weather, I saw students making good choices about the
games they played and keeping themselves hydrated. I also
noted many students going out of their way to make the new Staffing News
students feel welcome.
During the holidays, Ms Boyer had a baby girl. Zoe was born
The Junior School gathers every Monday morning in the Junior on 15/1/19 at 8:47am. 2.51 kg, 49cm. Mother and baby are
School hall at 8:40am for announcements and to acknowledge doing well. Congratulations!
student achievement. All parents are welcome to attend.
Ian Brooker
Parent Information Head of Junior School
Information regarding each grade for this year can be found on
mystpauls. In previous years we have held a Parent Information
evening for all parents. This year the evening has been
streamlined and will be for new parents only in Years 1 to 6
and for Kindergarten parents who were unable to attend the
information evening at the end of 2018.
All parents will be able to access ‘Seesaw’ and find out about
their child’s class routines and keep up to date with their
learning. Teachers will begin posting in the next week and
will also provide a helpful link to mystpauls where additional
information for parents can be found. New families have
also been notified about ‘Seesaw’ and I am sure they will
enjoy connecting with their child’s learning in this way. Kerry
McCaffery is the ICT integrator and is available to talk with any
families needing help with ‘Seesaw’.
Parents can always contact their child’s teacher via email or by
contacting the Junior School Office. Teachers are always willing
to talk on the phone or make a meeting time if parents have
questions or concerns.
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From the Director of
Students and Family Services
A Warm Welcome to 2019 Our new team of prefects have gone straight into action
serving our school and by the time this edition of Revelations
makes it to inboxes, our prefects will have helped our Junior
to all our Families. School staff in the running of the Swimming Carnival on
Wednesday. This is always a great event and our new recruits
always do an amazing job of creating plenty of house spirit and
Our year commenced with our combined Welcome to
instilling lots of enthusiasm in our Junior School swimmers.
Year 7 Assembly/Middle years Prefect Induction Ceremony
in the Centre. This initial assembly sees all our incoming
The year has commenced extremely smoothly with all students
Year 7 students presented individually to the school and more
settling back into the routine of school rapidly. Year 7 are
specifically to their individual houses, by their respective Heads
doing particularly well at adjusting to the new surroundings
of House. It was really encouraging to see that such a large
and demands of high school. The wearing of uniform and
number of Year 7 parents were able to stay for the assembly
presentation of students always have the capacity to be
to mark the occasion of their son or daughter’s first day of
somewhat challenging coming off the long summer break,
High School.
but uniform is mostly being worn well. The aspects of uniform
however, that need improvement are; for the girls the failure
The assembly also saw the Middle Years prefect team that
to tie up hair beyond shoulder length, the use of scrunchies to
were announced on speech night 2018, inducted into the
tie up hair and the wearing of more than one pair of earrings
various roles they will undertake this year. After being
or earrings that are not a plain sleeper or stud. For the boys
presented to Mr Wake, our leaders were badged by their
work still needs to be done on ensuring belts are worn and that
outgoing predecessors in a manner which symbolised the
shirts are always tucked in when not actively running around
handover of responsibilities. Then all members of the prefect
and the occasional hairstyle that is too long. These areas have
team made a public profession of their oaths in front of the
been addressed with our students on assembly this week and
entire school community. This public promise of both what
staff will be ensuring our uniform standards are met in these
they will attempt to do over the next year and the ways in
areas. Your support on this is always appreciated.
which they will try to achieve their goals is a particularly
I am looking forward to a great and productive 2019.
significant part of the ceremony. At the morning tea held
after the assembly our leaders were joined by their parents
to sign and have witnessed their leadership agreements.
Our congratulations go to the following who have been Mr Philip Heath
appointed as Middle Years Prefects: Director of Students and
Family Services
Middle Years Prefects
House Captains
Castlereagh - Jacinta Jeffery & Lachlan Armour
Claremont - Tully Brown & Sienna Driver
Cornwallis - Ilaria Sinka & Sydney Robins
Melville - Mazin Alfadhli & Emily Walker
Strathdon - Ting Hay & Dishitha Dasireddy
Wilberforce - Abigail Keane & Keira Hastings
Vice Captains
Ariana Levy & Kyle Henson
Captains
Emerick Agahari & Jasmine Digges
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From the Director of
Learning Services
Congratulations to Year 12, whilst others take the opportunity to have a ‘gap’ year.
We congratulate all of our outgoing Year 12 students and wish
2018 for Their Outstanding them the very best for the future!
I would like to welcome continuing students back to a new
Academic Achievement! academic year and also students starting with us. I encourage
students and parents to continue to contact the school to
discuss any questions or aspect of concern regarding academic
It is with great pleasure that we can begin the academic year progress. Please contact classroom teachers in the first
celebrating the success of Year 12, 2018. instance if you have any enquiry about your child’s progress.
From our graduating class of 2018 the HSC dux is Matthew
Seckold achieving an ATAR of 92.10. Matthew has been Secondary School Curriculum Contacts
accepted to study a Bachelor of Commence and Advanced
Science (Honours) at UNSW. The IB Diploma Duces are Emma
If you have any questions about Secondary School Curriculum
Bryant and Isabelle Duffy, who shared an IB score of 42 out of
please feel free to contact me, especially with regard to NESA
45 or ATAR equivalent of 99.40! Emma has been accepted to
Year 11 HSC and IB Diploma curriculum and assessment
study a flexible double Law Degree at The Australian National
questions. Dr Mary Robyn continues to be responsible
University. Isabelle has accepted a Bachelor of Design in
for NESA Years 7-10 and IB MYP Years 2-5 curriculum and
Animation at The University of Technology, Sydney.
assessment, so any curricula or assessment questions for these
years should be addressed to her. Dr Robyn also oversees the
Combining HSC and IB scores, 29 students achieved ATARs
Secondary School Library. In the Junior School, Mrs Corinne
above 90 (35%) and 42 students achieved ATARs above 80
Day as Deputy Head - Curriculum has overall responsibility for
(50%)! University and private college course offers are still
Junior School NESA and IB PYP curricula.
being made, but feedback so far is that most students are
being offered places in their first choice of course. We are
Mr Matthew Berg continues as the Coordinator of Learning
also very pleased that a number of our students have been
Enrichment, answering questions regarding student inclusion
accepted as apprentices and are enrolled in TAFE courses
and support in the Secondary School.
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From the Director of
Learning Services
Secondary School Appointments
Further information regarding Years 7 to 10 may be found at
A number of appointments have been made for the Secondary the Middle Years my.stpauls page.
School this year.
Further information regarding Years 11 and 12 may be found at
Mrs Tania Murray has been appointed Coordinator of Gifted Senior Years my.stpauls page
and Talented. Mrs Catherine Stacker has been appointed
Coordinator of MYP Core, a position aligned with Mrs Kirrily Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any teaching
Leask who is Coordinator of IB Diploma Core. and learning enquiries.
Mr Matt Palmer has been appointed as Senior Chaplain to
work with Mr Matt Steele-Smith who joined St Paul’s in Term
3, 2018 as Assistant Chaplain. The Chaplaincy responsibility is Mr Antony Mayrhofer
across the whole St Paul’s school community. Director of Learning Services
A number of new teachers have also joined St Paul’s due to E: antony.mayrhofer@stpauls.nsw.edu.au
growth in Years 7-10, where the school is now four streams (in P: +61 2 4776 4705
Years 7-9). These teachers have all had significant teaching
experience at their previous schools. Mr Peter Horan joins the
Individuals and Societies faculty, Miss Madelene Leva joins
the Sciences faculty and Mr Jordan Williams joins the English
faculty. In addition, Mrs Hailey Tantalos joins the Physical
Development, Health and Physical Education faculty while Mrs
Tantalos is the new Head of Sport. Miss Kate Ridge continues a
maternity leave position in the PDHPE faculty whilst Mrs Patten
remains on leave. Mr David Peddar has also returned to share
some of the Latin teaching load with Mr Anderson.
my.stpauls - Online Classes and Timetable Structure
Student timetables are published on my.stpauls with class
pages allowing students to engage in activities for the class.
These are updated through the year as students commence
new units of work. Parents are able to access aspects of class
pages, allowing them to support student learning.
Class composition differs from year to year. Year 7 classes
are all mixed ability, colour coded to enable students and
teachers to distinguish between classes. In Years 8 to 10, one
class has been created with students whose average academic
achievement across a range of subjects in the previous year
placed them at the top of their year group. Other classes in
these years are of equal academic composition. These classes
will be reviewed at the end of Semester One. Elective subjects
including languages other than English are formed based on
student choice. Mathematics classes are based on the specific
Mathematics curriculum requirements in Years 8-10.
Year 11 and 12 classes are based on student choice within the
restrictions placed by NESA or the IB Organisation.
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From the Library
Secondary School
Library Tutoring
Following the enormous success of tutoring in the
Secondary School Library last year, we are pleased
again to offer this free service. Most of our tutors
are former students of St Paul’s Grammar School.
These students earned outstanding academic results
in their respective HSC and IB Diploma courses,
and are continuing with tertiary education in their
personal areas of expertise. Four recent graduates
have just joined our team.
No formal bookings nor appointments are required.
Tutoring runs from 3.10pm-5.00pm on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, in the
Secondary School Library, commencing this week.
In addition, St Paul’s teachers of Mathematics offer
tutoring Wednesday after school and some specialist
tutoring (for example in Latin) will be provided by
senior students.
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From the Dance Academy
Welcome to the Dance Additional Dance Classes
In 2019, we will be offering three additional classes due to an
Academy for 2019! increased number of registrations. A second class will now be
offered in the following styles High School Jazz, Hip Hop and
Contemporary.
The dance staff are very excited to have you dancing with
us this year. Below I have outlined some important information Please ensure you have downloaded the information booklet
for you. located on the Dance Academy my.stpauls page, as this
contains uniform requirements and important event dates.
Dance Academy Staff If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact
Dance Coordinator: Mrs. Lauren Cullimore Mrs. Lauren Cullimore.
Assistant Dance Coordinator: Ms. Charlene Peffer
Dance Academy Classes Lauren Cullimore
All classes will start on Monday 11th February (Week 3, Coordinator of Dance
Term 1) and will run for the duration of the term
(excluding public holidays). Email: lauren.cullimore@stpauls.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 4776 494
Please note:
All Junior School students will be collected from the Kiss and
Drop area at the end of the school day and taken to their
classes with the Dance Tutor. Pre-K students will be collected
from After School Care and taken to class. Students will be
returned to Kiss and Drop at the conclusion on the lesson.
If you would like your child to be taken to after school care at
the end of the lesson, please contact Mrs Lauren Cullimore to
arrange this.
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From the Music Academy
SPGS Music Academy Speech and Drama Results
On Saturday, 10th November, 2018, Mrs Lynette Sibley's SPGS
Speech & Drama students completed their annual practical
Welcome to the SPGS Music Academy. The Music Academy is exams at The Joan Sutherland Theatre. Congratulations for
available for Junior School and Senior School students and focuses excellent results for our Junior and Senior School students:
on exploring the relationship between a biblical faith and the
origins and expressions of goodness, truth, beauty, imagination
Speech and Drama Results - Junior School
and creativity. We are continuing to develop an arts scene that
is linked to the wider society - to its orchestras and ensembles; High Distinctions
the arts and entertainment industries. We want to celebrate and
engage with cultural diversity educationally. Geoffrey Norris (Yr 6) -Senior Grade 2 exam
The Music Academy has two strands offering positive and rigorous Mohammad Ahmed (Yr 5)
instruction and experiences in a range of disciplines:
Addy Lock (Yr 4)
Strand One - The SPGS Conservatorium Program Miley Madfouni (Yr 3)
offers individual tuition to the St Paul’s community - lesson
opportunities are available for students, family and staff. Lessons Freya Lock (Yr 3)
are available on a range of instruments and voice as well as music
Tiffany-Rose Burchett (Yr 3)
theory, composition and speech and drama.
Zayne Ahmed (Yr 1)
Strand Two - The SPGS Ensembles Program
provides an opportunity for students to choose from a range of Daksh Malick (Yr1)
ensembles to attend weekly rehearsals in order to develop their Distinctions
musicianship, performance and ensemble skills. Please click here
to find out more about High School music ensembles. Please click Martin Drayton (Yr 6) -Senior Grade 1 exam
here to find out more about Junior School music ensembles.
Saisha Nariani (Yr6) -Junior Grade 4 exam
To register for the Conservatorium Program or the Ensembles
Program or to find out more information about our tutors as well as Speech and Drama Results - High School
the types of ensembles available please visit the my.stpauls Music
Academy page here. Scroll down to the registration box and click High Distinction
on the Conservatorium or Ensembles heading to complete the Richard Norris (Yr 9) -Senior Performance Certificate
relevant registration.
Ammarah Ahmed (Yr 7) -Senior Grade 4 exam
AMEB Piano Examination Results Distinctions
Congratulations to the following students and their tutor Mrs Josh Lim (Yr 9 -Senior Grade 4 exam)
Phyllis Huthnance for excellent results in their AMEB examinations Daniel Schouten (Yr 9) -Senior Grade 6 exam)
in the last session. A special thanks to Mrs Huthnance for her
great devotion to all the students:
Every SPGS Speech and Drama Student of Mrs. Sibley received
a distinction or a high distinction which is a reflection of
AMEB Piano Examination Results
student skill and quality of teaching. A special thanks to Mrs
Student Grade Sibley for her great devotion to all the students.
Geoffrey Norris Grade 4 gained: A+ (High Distinction)
Serena Madfouni Grade 4 Leisure: A+ (High Distinction)
Miley Madfouni Preliminary Grade: A (Honours)
Joel Ong Grade 5 Leisure: A (Honours)
Marvin Madfouni Grade 6: A (Honours)
Richard Norris Grade 7 Leisure: B+ (Credit)
Matthew Featherby Grade 6 Leisure: B (Credit)
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From the Music Academy Sunset Social Music Congratulations to the following students who performed at the Sunset Social on Friday February 1st. The event provided an opportunity for parents and staff to interact at the beginning of the year and the music added a wonderful atmosphere to the occasion: Sunset Social Music Performers Ziggy Benzko-Greig Geoffrey Norris Kaitlyn McCarthy Imogen Taylor Thomas Keane Ella Lock Richard Norris Grace Heckenberg Elan Gock Lauren Hogan Josh Lim Robert Brandenburg Alexander Seppelt Marilyn Oxlade Alice Wake Natalie Willis Kel Tredinnick Abigail Keane Juliette Ruming Also, a big thank you to Mr Jarman, Mr Tredinnick, Mr Freeland and the Properties Team for their leadership and support for the event. Revelations - St Paul’s Fortnightly Newsletter. Issue No. 34 9
From the Music Academy Arabella Logan Year 7 Congratulations to Arabella Logan - violinist Year 7 who has been invited into the new prestigious Western Sydney Youth Orchestra based in Parramatta 2019. Arabella will commence weekly rehearsals with the WSYO and attend a three day music camp getting to know her orchestra and conductor in February 2019. Arabella also attended the SYO week long Summer School in January during the school holiday's. A week of orchestral music concluding with a concert at the Conservatorium of Music Sydney. Arabella was featured in the Hawkesbury Gazette newspaper in January 2019 for her Musical Achievements http://www.hawkesburygazette.com. au/story/5849909/musical-dream-comes-true-for-12-year-old- violinist-arabella/?cs=1453 Cathy Jarman Music Teacher Music Academy Coordinator Revelations - St Paul’s Fortnightly Newsletter. Issue No. 34 10
Friends of St Paul's Report Welcome to 2019 Following on from our campaign monitor, this is a reminder that the Friends of St Paul’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 26th February 2019 at 7.30am in the Secondary School’s meeting room, which is located in the Administration Building. The AGM will be followed by our first meeting of the year. Friends of St Paul’s assists the school in many areas that normal school funding cannot, by holding events such as Mother’s and Father’s Day stalls, and other community events during the year. If you would like to be part of this parent committee, please join us at 7:30pm on Tuesday, 26th February. We look forward to meeting and welcoming new members. Deanne Ash Secretary - Friends of St Paul's Revelations - St Paul’s Fortnightly Newsletter. Issue No. 34 11
French Excursion Report On 27 November, 19 students from the Year 9 French class with their teacher, Mrs King, went to the Art Gallery of NSW to see the Modern Masters exhibition. There were many French paintings and other works from around the world on display. Afterwards the class went to a French restaurant (Cocotte Bistro) in Haberfield and Mr Linfoot, who drove everyone in the school bus, joined the group. Marvin Madfouni was very interested in the art works and loves French. He wrote: 'On Tuesday, Year 9 French went on an excursion to the Art Gallery of New South Wales. There, we viewed an exhibition with paintings by famous French artists. We also viewed some paintings by famous Australian artists as we had some spare time, and it was very interesting to see the difference in style. We then hopped back on to the bus and we went to an authentic French restaurant. We had a two-course meal, a main and dessert, and it was delicious! Also, the waiter was from France, so he conversed with us in French, so we could practise. Overall, it was very interesting to experience some French culture and also a very enjoyable experience!' Revelations - St Paul’s Fortnightly Newsletter. Issue No. 34 12
Community Annoucement
REMINDER: This is a free event. Bookings are essential and are available
from Monday 4 February via Trybooking. Grandparents are
asked to bring their printed tickets as these are required
Grandparents’ Day for the collection of their lunch. A registration table will be
located outside The Centre with replacement tickets for any
Friday, 5 April 2019 Grandparent who does not have their ticket on the day.
Book Fair
There will be a Book Fair in the Junior School Enquiry Centre
Dear Parent between recess and lunch for Grandparents to purchase books
for their grandchild/ren or if they wish, to donate to the school
Our annual Grandparents’ Day is fast approaching and we are library.
looking forward to once again inviting all our Grandparents to
share the St Paul’s experience with their grandchildren. Please If you have any questions about this event, please contact
share this information with your child/rens’ Grandparents so Charlene Peffer on 02 4777 4888 or email community@stpauls.
that they are able to attend and book their tickets. nsw.edu.au
Grandparents’ Day is a wonderful opportunity for Grandparents Mr Ian Wake
to go to school with your children for the day, to see them in Principal
their classes and to find out what is happening in their school.
We hope that they will be able to join us and help make this a
very special day for all concerned.
Grandparents should arrive at The Centre from 9:00am with the
Official Welcome and Special Presentations starting at 9:30am.
Grandparents will have the opportunity to visit classrooms
and have lunch with their grandchild/ren. Grandparents’ Day
concludes at 1:30pm.
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